One of the most important safety features on your vehicle is its brakes. Without them you would be in serious trouble, but like many other parts and systems in your car, truck, minivan, or SUV, your brake system has components that will wear out and lose effectiveness over time. One such component in your brake system is your rotor, and it needs to be well-maintained for your safety and the safety of other drivers on the road. If you live around Houston, Ft. Worth, or Arlington, you can get professional brake rotor service at Premier Autos of Dallas.
Brake Rotor Replacement Service Near Fort Worth, TX
What Do Brake Rotors Do?
If your brake rotors are working well, they should spin on the wheel hubs as they turn, which provides a nice, smooth surface in which your brake pads can grab onto when you stop or slow your vehicle. This braking action wears down your pads and wears on your rotors every time you apply the brakes. Over time, without proper maintenance your rotors will warp and get worn down and braking becomes ineffective, and you may be unable to stop in an emergency.
How Do I Know If My Rotors are Damaged or Worn?
There are several symptoms that can help you realize that your rotors may need some work or may need to be replaced.
- Noisy Brakes: Squealing or squeaking when you brake can mean that you are driving on warped or worn rotors. Warped rotors usually squeak, while severely worn rotors will produce a horrible grinding sound. Bringing your vehicle into Premier Autos of Dallas will allow our technicians to inspect your vehicle to determine if these sounds are due to worn pads, rotors or both.
- Bad Vibrations: When you brake, you may feel vibrations in your brake pedal or steering wheel that can indicate that your rotors are damaged to the point that the brake pads can no longer make good contact with them.
- Visual signs: Although some cars may require you to remove the wheels to visually inspect the rotors, if you can see the rotors, you'll want to look for bluish color (this usually means heat damage), grooves, or other imperfections that can all be signs of a worn rotor.
How Often Should Rotors Be Replaced?
This is a common question with any kind of automotive maintenance. With rotors, the answer is that it depends. Depending on usage, your rotors can wear out as soon as 30,000 miles or as long as 70, 000 miles. The way you drive and how quickly you have the brake pads replaced when needed affects the life of your brake system.
Our brake experts at Premier Autos of Dallas can inspect your rotors and let you know if they need to be serviced or replaced entirely. They will advise you of your options and provide you with a cost estimate for the parts and service your vehicle needs.
If you think you need brake rotor service, you can contact us at Premier Autos of Dallas and set up your appointment with a phone call or schedule an appointment online.